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R282 VRH

1997 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,260 mi
Last recorded53,260 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Tigra79,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 VRH
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 53,260 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,708 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,553 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,065 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 49,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,498 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,500 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,247 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 40,543 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 38,911 miles

rear silencer baffles broken up

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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R282 VRH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 79,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R282 VRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R282 VRH registered?

R282 VRH is a 1997 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R282 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R282 VRH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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